Traffic Signs

To make driving easier to understand for every driver on the road, road signs use a uniform method to alert drivers of different situations. These signs help reduce the number of accidents that occur on a road and can let drivers know ahead of time that there are issues or attractions coming up on a particular road. Different colors and shapes of signs signal events in a uniform way. Octagonal-shaped signs always signal that a driver will need to stop. Signs that are upside-down triangles signal that drivers need to yield to other drivers on the road. Pennant signs signal no passing zones, and pentagon signs warn of school zones ahead. Rectangular signs let drivers know of traffic regulations as well as attraction information. The color of a sign also affects what it means. A sign that is red always means stop, while a yellow sign signals that a driver needs to slow down and be cautious.